9 days in South America Itinerary

With 21 lush islands scattered among pristine waters in the Atlantic Ocean, a Fernando de Noronha holiday is well worth the effort it takes to get there.

Visit Fernado de Noronha Island and Praia do Cachorro for some beach relaxation. Get outdoors at Atalaia Beach and Praia do Leão. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Baia dos Golfinhos, kick back and relax at Conceicao Beach, and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

For traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Fernando de Noronha trip planner.

Boston, USA to Fernando de Noronha is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Boston to Fernando de Noronha is 3 hours. Traveling from Boston in December, expect Fernando de Noronha to be much hotter, temps between 86°F and 77°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Natal.

The promise of sun, sand, and surf generates plenty of tourism in Natal.

On the 27th (Tue), enjoy the sand and surf at Genipabu Beach, kick back and relax at Camurupim Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Morro do Careca.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read Natal trip itinerary app.

Traveling by flight from Fernando de Noronha to Natal takes 3 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Fernando de Noronha to Natal is minus 1 hour. In December, daily temperatures in Natal can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Praia da Pipa.

Some of Brazil's finest beaches stand among top Praia de Pipa tourist attractions, though the area also features lively nightlife and a big selection of cafes, restaurants, bars, art galleries, and artisan workshops.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Wed): kick back and relax at Amor Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Madeiro Beach, and then kick back and relax at Baia dos Golfinhos.

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Traveling by car from Natal to Praia da Pipa takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 86°F in December, and nighttime lows around 75°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can go by car to Joao Pessoa.

Situated at the very eastern tip of the Americas, Joao Pessoa is indeed, as its nickname suggests, "the city where the sun rises first." Known for its exceptional integration with nature, the city ranks as the greenest capital in Brazil, with countless parks and even an Atlantic rainforest reserve within its bounds.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Thu): stroll through Praia de Tambaba, kick back and relax at Coqueirinho Beach, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Tabatinga Beach. On your second day here, kick back and relax at Cabo Branco Beach, kick back and relax at Tambau Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Camboinha Beach.

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Traveling by car from Praia da Pipa to Joao Pessoa takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. December in Joao Pessoa sees daily highs of 86°F and lows of 74°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.